Joints: unconventional

Building joints is probably one of the most difficult aspects of building Lego mecha. Factors such as mass, friction, leverage and a host of other variables all come into play. The directions and possibilities are as endless as the number of elements in the Lego system of parts. This articles uses some "inventive" methods in overcoming the restrictions and shortcomings of current parts. Some modification to parts and use of non-Lego elements maybe necessary.